Abstract：Industry 4.0 is systematically discussed about its emergence background，connotation，advantages and potential effects，as well as the development in some typical countries. The current situation of integration of informatization and industrialization in China iron and steel industry is analyzed while the defects are summarized. The positive influence of Industry 4.0 on China iron and steel industry is presented in respects of customized service，intelligent manufacture，big data management，and supply chain integration. The strategic key points of Steel 4.0 are described hierarchically，and some advice is proposed systematically.
李新创，施灿涛，赵 峰. “工业4.0”与中国钢铁工业[J]. 钢铁, 2015, 50(11): 1-7.
LI Xin-chuang，SHI Can-tao，ZHAO Feng. Industry 4.0 meets with China iron and steel industry. Iron and Steel, 2015, 50(11): 1-7.
2015, Vol. 50 
